Australian woman killed in Minneapolis police shooting

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The family of an Australian woman who was shot
and killed by police in Minneapolis says they're trying to
understand why it happened.

In a statement released by Australia's Department of Foreign
Affairs and Trade, the family of the woman — whom Minneapolis
authorities haven't identified yet — said it is a difficult time.

The Star Tribune (http://strib.mn/2tZtSB2 ) said the woman was
Justine Damond, from Sydney, Australia.

The Bureau of Criminal Apprehension released a statement Sunday
saying two Minneapolis officers responded to a 911 call for a
potential assault late Saturday. Exact details weren't released,
but officials said an officer fired a gun, killing the woman.